1998 3door rav4

[blue toon]

i am thinking of getting the cam belt changed and been told that it would be advisable to have the water pump done at same time is this neccessary and what would be a rough guide of cost for both jobs to be done.

[shero101]

I recently had a cambelt replaced and the garage called me to say that the water pump was leaking slightly so I had that replaced at the same time. I can't see why it should be replaced if it's ok. I guess the advice you got was that it would be more expensive to get the water pump replaced at a later time because of the labour costs involved.

[cloza]

on most cars water pumps should last a lifetime, it is easier to replace when new cam belt is replaced and less expensive because the cam belt will have to come off if the pump goes,they are not too expensive, but a costly job too do on there own. hope this helped.l